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Staffing · Dahej, Gujarat
Staffing and contract manpower agency in Dahej
Dahej is one of India’s largest petrochemical and chemical investment regions, with a deep-water port and LNG terminal. TNSL supplies and manages contract workforces for plants across the PCPIR and SEZ, including client sites.
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- District
- Bharuch, Gujarat
- Industrial areas
- Dahej PCPIR, Dahej SEZ, Dahej port
- Key industries
- Petrochemicals, chemicals, LNG, copper
- Wage zone
- Usually Zone II; TNSL confirms per site
The cluster
India’s petrochemicals and chemicals frontier.
Dahej, on the Gulf of Khambhat in Bharuch district, is the centre of a Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region. It has India’s largest LNG import terminal, a major copper smelter, petrochemical complexes and dozens of chemical and specialty plants.
These are large, continuous-process sites where contract workforces support operations, maintenance shutdowns and projects. Employers need contractors who can mobilise quickly for shutdowns and maintain strict safety and statutory discipline.
Clients TNSL staffs in and around Dahej
Plants and sites where TNSL deploys and manages contract workforces.
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Wage and compliance costs in Gujarat
As of October 2026. Rates are revised periodically; TNSL applies the rate in force on each payroll date.
Minimum wages (Scheduled Employment I, 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027)
Zone I
| Category | Per month (₹) | Per day (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 13,637 | 524.50 |
| Semi-skilled | 13,897 | 534.50 |
| Skilled | 14,209 | 546.50 |
Zone II
| Category | Per month (₹) | Per day (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 13,351 | 513.50 |
| Semi-skilled | 13,637 | 524.50 |
| Skilled | 13,897 | 534.50 |
Most Dahej sites fall outside municipal limits and so in Zone II; TNSL confirms the zone for each site.
Daily rates include the special allowance of ₹72.50; monthly figures are 26 days of the daily rate. Source: Office of the Labour Commissioner, Gujarat.
Applies
Professional Tax
Employees earning ₹12,000 a month or more pay ₹200 a month; those earning less pay nothing. The employer deducts and deposits it.
Applies
Labour Welfare Fund
Employee ₹6 and employer ₹12, deducted twice a year (30 June and 31 December) for establishments with ten or more employees.
Applies
PF and ESI
EPF at 12% of PF wages from both employer and employee, and ESI at 3.25% (employer) and 0.75% (employee) for employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month. TNSL deposits both and shares the challans with you as agreed.
What TNSL handles for you in Dahej
One accountable partner from sourcing to the last statutory filing.
- 01Sourcing and screening
Workmen sourced through local field networks, ITIs and referrals, screened for skills, documents and fitness before deployment.
- 02Deployment and onboarding
Offer letters, induction, uniforms and safety gear, with on-ground TNSL staff at higher volumes.
- 03Payroll and statutory dues
Monthly wages at or above the applicable notified rate, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund and every other statutory obligation that applies in Gujarat, with supporting records and challans shared as agreed.
- 04Licences and audits
Contract labour licence, registers and returns kept audit-ready for the principal employer.
Case studies
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Questions employers ask about staffing in Dahej
How quickly can TNSL deploy contract workers in Dahej?
It depends on the numbers, skills and shifts. As a guide from our own work: for a greenfield cable plant near Ahmedabad we mobilised about 200 workmen in three months, and for an FMCG plant in Aligarh we deployed 125+ workers in 45 days. We agree a ramp-up plan with you before the first deployment.
What is the minimum wage for contract workers in Dahej?
In Gujarat, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker (Zone I) is ₹13,637 a month (₹524.50 a day), with higher rates for semi-skilled and skilled workers. The full table, with the effective date and source, is on this page.
Do Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund apply in Gujarat?
In Gujarat, Professional Tax applies and Labour Welfare Fund contributions apply. PF and ESI apply everywhere. TNSL deducts and deposits every applicable due and shares the supporting records and challans with you as agreed.
Can you mobilise workers quickly for plant shutdowns?
Yes. We plan shutdown manpower with your maintenance team in advance, mobilise screened fitters, riggers, welders and helpers, and handle safety induction, attendance and settlements for the shutdown period.
As the principal employer, what is my liability for contract workers?
Under contract labour law, the principal employer must ensure contract workers are paid on time and that PF, ESI and other dues are deposited; if the contractor fails, the liability can fall on you. TNSL removes that risk by paying on time, depositing every due, and keeping licences, registers and challans audit-ready for your inspection.
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